At Golden Age Residential Care, we understand how challenging it can be to be a full-time caregiver for a loved one. We also know that to effectively care for an elderly loved one’s well-being and avoid caregiver burnout, you must also care for yourself. That’s where respite care services come in.

You can think of respite care as a support system for caregivers.

A respite is a period of rest or relief. If you’re a primary caregiver who is regularly tending to the needs of your elderly loved one, respite care can give you a much-needed break. Our trained professionals take over your caregiving duties, so you can rest and return to your loved one refreshed—ultimately making you a better caretaker.

Respite care can take different forms depending on your needs. You may want short-term care on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis so that you can attend to personal needs, like going to the gym or shopping. You may need long-term respite care so you can travel or even take a staycation. Whichever is right for you, our caregivers at Golden Age Residential Care can help.

Many seniors prefer to stay at home, where they are comfortable, rather than move to a full-time care facility. Our trained respite caregivers can come to your home and give your elderly loved one the necessary care. These services can include medical care, such as medication management, and personal care, such as grooming and feeding.

Our home respite care staff provides companionship, support, and may help with light housekeeping duties.

You have a few choices if you need respite care outside your home. The exact options will depend on the type of respite care that fits your loved one’s needs.

When you start considering respite care to relieve some of the burden of being a primary caregiver, take some time to assess your needs. You can start with these questions:

When you’re ready to get started with respite care for your loved one or learn more about it, call Golden Age Residential Care at 602-439-7307 today.